CUET UG: the complete guide, from login to result
The whole path for CUET (UG) in one page: whether you can sit it, where to log in, how to apply, the syllabus, where to study from, and what happens from the admit card to the result. Every step links to the official source, and every table shows the day it was checked.
These facts are for: 2026 rules (the 2027 bulletin is not out yet). Run by National Testing Agency (NTA). Official site: cuet.nta.nic.in.
1. Can you sit this exam?
Check this first. It is read from the official bulletin or notice, and the institute or university you want may add its own rules.
| Age limit for CUET | NoneThe university you apply to may have its own age criteria. |
|---|---|
| Who can appear | Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent), or are appearing in 2026 (the year of that bulletin) |
| Qualifying exams accepted | 10+2 from a recognised Central or State board, intermediate or pre-university exams, the NDA two-year joint services course, NIOS senior secondary (minimum five subjects), and exams recognised as equivalent by AIU or UGC |
| Choice of subjects | Up to five, including languages and the General Aptitude Test, whatever subjects you took in Class 12Pick subjects according to the programme and university you want. |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, eligibility. Checked on 10 November 2026.
2. Where to log in and how to apply
Everything happens on the official site. This is the order of the steps, the exact file sizes to prepare, and what to do if payment does not go through.
| Official site | cuet.nta.nic.in, run by NTA |
|---|---|
| Register and apply | Register on the official site, note the Application Number, create a password and a security question, then log in to finish the form. |
| What you log in with | The Application Number and the password you createdNote the password: you need it for every later login. |
| Universities that accept CUET | The official site keeps the list of participating universities |
| Helpdesk | NTA help desk page on the official site |
| Admit card, answer keys, score card | All on cuet.nta.nic.in. The 2027 dates are not announced. |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin and cuet.nta.nic.in (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
| Where | Online only, at cuet.nta.nic.inRead the Information Bulletin first to be sure of your eligibility. |
|---|---|
| Step 1: register | Register for the online form and note the system-generated Application Number. Create a password and choose a security question and answer. |
| Step 2: fill the form | Log in with the Application Number and password. Fill personal details and educational qualification, choose universities and programmes, pick your test papers and exam cities, and upload the images and documents. |
| Step 3: pay the fee | Pay online by net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. Processing charges and GST are charged by the bank or gateway on top of the fee. |
| Step 4: Confirmation Page | Download, save and print the Confirmation Page, which is available only after the fee is paid.The three steps can be done together or at separate times. Your application counts as successful only after the fee is received. |
| Live photograph | Taken while you fill the form |
| Photograph file | Recent passport-size photograph in colour, white background, 80% face (including ears, no mask). JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 200 kB |
| Signature file | JPG/JPEG, clearly legible, 10 kB to 50 kB |
| Disability or UDID certificate (if it applies) | PDF, clearly legible, 50 kB to 300 kB |
| Password | Note your password: you need it for every later login |
| Refund | No request for a refund of the fee once paid is entertained |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, how to apply online (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
| General (UR), up to 3 subjects | ₹1,000Each additional subject: ₹400 |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) / EWS, up to 3 subjects | ₹900Each additional subject: ₹375 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third gender, up to 3 subjects | ₹800Each additional subject: ₹350 |
| Centres outside India, up to 3 subjects | ₹4,500Each additional subject: ₹1,800 |
| Refund | No request for a refund of the fee is entertained |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, fee structure. Checked on 10 November 2026.
3. The dates, in order
Dates change, so confirm on the official site before you rely on one.
| 2026 application | 3 to 30 January 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
|---|---|
| 2026 last date to pay the fee | 31 January 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| 2026 correction window | 2 to 4 February 2026 |
| 2026 exam window in the bulletin | 11 to 31 May 2026 (tentative)NTA's site shows the exam began on 11 May 2026 and that one shift on 30 May 2026 was rescheduled after a technical glitch. |
| 2027 dates | Not announcedNTA's CUET (UG) site has no 2027 notice at the time of checking. |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
4. How the exam is built
Papers, marks and the marking scheme, so you know how to spend the time.
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), in multiple shifts |
|---|---|
| Total subjects | 37: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and 1 General Aptitude Test |
| Languages | Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
| Questions per test paper | 50, all compulsory |
| Duration per test paper | 60 minutes |
| Marking | Correct answer +5. Each incorrect answer −1 |
| Domain subject syllabus | As per the NCERT syllabus |
| General Aptitude Test | General knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical reasoning |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, information at a glance. Checked on 10 November 2026.
5. The syllabus
The unit and topic structure from the official syllabus document. The document itself has the detailed topics under each unit.
| How the syllabus is organised | 37 test papers: 13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects and 1 General Aptitude Test. You choose up to five. |
|---|---|
| Languages (13) | Assamese · Bengali · English · Gujarati · Hindi · Kannada · Malayalam · Marathi · Punjabi · Odia · Tamil · Telugu · UrduA language is tested by reading comprehension (factual, literary and narrative passages), literary aptitude and vocabulary. |
| Domain subjects (23) | Accountancy / Book Keeping · Agriculture · Anthropology · Biology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry · Business Studies · Chemistry · Environmental Science · Computer Science / Information Practices · Economics / Business Economics · Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts · Geography / Geology · History · Home Science · Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India · Mass Media / Mass Communication · Mathematics / Applied Mathematics · Performing Arts · Physical Education · Physics · Political Science · Psychology · Sanskrit · SociologyThe syllabus for domain subjects is as per the NCERT syllabus. |
| General Aptitude Test | General knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning (basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics) and logical and analytical reasoning |
| Subject-wise topics | Every test paper has its own syllabus on the official site |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, information at a glance and Appendix II. Checked on 10 November 2026.
6. Where to find study material
Only official sources are listed here: the syllabus, the bulletin, past papers and practice published by the exam body, and the links the official site itself gives.
Source: cuet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in (official links). Checked on 10 November 2026.
7. Admit card, exam day and what comes after
What to download, what to carry and when to arrive, then how the answer key and result work.
| Admit card | Download it from cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA does not post it, and no duplicate is issued at the centre. |
|---|---|
| Carry on the exam day | A clear A4 print of the admit card with the self-declaration filled in; one passport-size photograph (the same as uploaded) for the attendance sheet; and one original, valid, non-expired photo IDAccepted IDs in the bulletin: school ID, PAN, passport, Aadhaar (with photo), e-Aadhaar with photo, Class 12 board admit card with photo, bank passbook with photo. Add your PwD or PwBD certificate if you claim that relaxation. Without these documents you are not allowed to sit the exam. |
| Reporting time | A candidate who reaches the centre after the gate closing time is not allowed to appear. The time is on the admit card. |
| Answer key challenge | NTA displays the provisional answer key for two to three days. You can challenge a question by paying a non-refundable ₹200 per question, with a justification. |
| Marking | Correct answer +5. Incorrect answer −1. Unanswered 0. |
| Score | NTA publishes your NTA score, which the participating universities use for admission. Check each programme's own cut-off and rules. |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin: admit card, exam day, key challenge and score (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
8. Your checklist
Tick these off as you go. Each one comes from the sections above.
Prefer a separate page for one topic? how to apply, eligibility, exam pattern, application fee. Back to the CUET UG dates page. This site is independent and cannot take your application: always apply and pay on the official site.